How to pronounce waterfront
Say it like WAW-ter-fruhnt. Waterfront has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- fruhnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterfront pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fruhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of waterfront
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-fruhnt.
What does waterfront mean?
- the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
Where does waterfront come from?
From water + front.
Questions about saying waterfront
How do you pronounce waterfront?
Say WAW-ter-fruhnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌfrʌnt/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌfrʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterfront?
Waterfront has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · fruhnt.
Is waterfront pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəˌfrʌnt/ (WAW-tuh-fruhnt).